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Post by danb on Nov 6, 2021 16:16:27 GMT
In stage to film musicals like this, the casting director is a thankless role, whoever is cast. I'd love to know who it got down to, in the final few. I dont even recall Erivo's name being mentioned for this at any point. Christine Baranski or Imelda Staunton for Morrible, although that might be too similar to Dolores Umbrudge. Joel Gray for the The Wizard. Mason Gooding for Fiyero. Kristin Chenoweth as Chistery Idina Menzel as The Midwife Ali Stroker for Nessarose Daniel Radcliffe for Boq Why are we casting a non-singer as Fiyero Sir? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2021 22:52:26 GMT
He's not known for singing, but has a good voice and his star is on the rise, as they say.
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Post by Negamuse on Nov 7, 2021 14:27:11 GMT
Really pleased for this casting, it's a pity we didn't get the Anna Kendrick/Amy Adams pair we might have had if it'd come a few years earlier but time moves on. I wasn't a fan of Ariana when she was being touted as playing Elphaba, but I can see her doing a really interesting Glinda. And Cynthia has a real Elphaba energy, I'm there for that. Not sure how their singing voices will go in the role but we're not talking about a stage performance here, the film will be its own things and demanderates a very different set of skills.
The rest of the cast... I kind of think Helen Mirren would do a fine Morrible, but based on how they've cast the leads I don't know if they'll throw big acting names into those parts so it's anyone's guess I suppose.
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Post by WireHangers on Nov 7, 2021 16:33:52 GMT
I’ve been watching MAID on Netflix and Raymond Ablack keeps sticking in my mind as Fiyero. He played Young Simba in The Lion King so he’s no stranger no musicals.
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Post by Theatre Fan on Nov 7, 2021 17:21:49 GMT
Hopefully this will allay some fears at least lol x
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Post by og on Nov 9, 2021 9:10:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2021 23:08:40 GMT
The whole hating on James Corden thing is tiring. He doesn't cast himself in these things. You don't like him, then don't watch it.
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Post by og on Nov 10, 2021 10:13:34 GMT
The whole hating on James Corden thing is tiring. He doesn't cast himself in these things. You don't like him, then don't watch it. Well obviously he doesn't cast himself (he just plays himself) that's why the petition is addressed to Universal. 76,000+ people so far would care to disagree. |
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Post by christya on Nov 10, 2021 10:31:12 GMT
The whole hating on James Corden thing is tiring. He doesn't cast himself in these things. You don't like him, then don't watch it. That’s the problem - I think people would like to be able to watch it! I might be out, anyway, because of the casting so far. If Ariana learns to enunciate and the makeup can make me forget I’m looking at Cynthia Erivo, we’ll see. But James Corden would be the last straw. |
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 10, 2021 14:29:08 GMT
I'm far from the biggest Corden fan but that petition is mean-spirited and unnecessary. All those people need to find proper problems to worry about.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2021 17:44:22 GMT
The whole hating on James Corden thing is tiring. He doesn't cast himself in these things. You don't like him, then don't watch it. Well obviously he doesn't cast himself (he just plays himself) that's why the petition is addressed to Universal. 76,000+ people so far would care to disagree. 76,000 + people wuth some serious first world problems. Get a life. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2021 17:46:41 GMT
The whole hating on James Corden thing is tiring. He doesn't cast himself in these things. You don't like him, then don't watch it. That’s the problem - I think people would like to be able to watch it! I might be out, anyway, because of the casting so far. If Ariana learns to enunciate and the makeup can make me forget I’m looking at Cynthia Erivo, we’ll see. But James Corden would be the last straw. I think the box office takings will cope of you decide to sit this one out. But you wont. You'll watch it at somepoint. |
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Post by christya on Nov 10, 2021 17:50:19 GMT
I don't give a damn about the box office takings, I care about whether I can enjoy something or not. And if I decide I can't enjoy this with the cast they've chosen, I won't bother with it. I haven't bothered with Dear Evan Hansen for that reason.
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Post by inthenose on Nov 10, 2021 17:54:50 GMT
I quite liked James Corden in Into the Woods.
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Post by og on Nov 10, 2021 18:30:20 GMT
Well obviously he doesn't cast himself (he just plays himself) that's why the petition is addressed to Universal. 76,000+ people so far would care to disagree. 76,000 + people wuth some serious first world problems. Get a life. Mate. Please. Hardly one to talk, ranting on an internet forum about other people's expression of opinion. We've all got lives and are all choosing to live them as we each see fit. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 10, 2021 19:32:42 GMT
I quite liked James Corden in Into the Woods. I haven’t minded him in anything! #notsigning |
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Post by inthenose on Nov 10, 2021 20:05:12 GMT
I quite liked James Corden in Into the Woods. I haven’t minded him in anything! #notsigning I wouldn't be a fan of him as a "personality" but as an actor and singer I think he's absolutely fine. He'd do fine as Dillamond. |
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Post by danb on Nov 10, 2021 20:29:11 GMT
Yes, Dillamond fine. Wizard…too young.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2021 23:07:20 GMT
76,000 + people wuth some serious first world problems. Get a life. Mate. Please. Hardly one to talk, ranting on an internet forum about other people's expression of opinion. We've all got lives and are all choosing to live them as we each see fit. Not your mate. Not ranting. |
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Post by anthem on Nov 11, 2021 10:53:35 GMT
In Cats at least he was marginally better than Rebel Wilson, but she was dreadful.
I think part of why some have taken against him is begrudgery, but there's another part of me that feels like he seems like a pleasant chap but I don't see him as being particularly talented and I'm sure an unknown would have been better in almost everything he's done.
I haven't signed the petition... yet.
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Post by mkb on Nov 11, 2021 11:07:01 GMT
The casting of Ariana Grande is what dissuades me from seeing this. I find her singing style deeply unpleasant, and, if that's the sound the director is going for, I am clearly not in the target demographic.
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Post by olliebean on Nov 11, 2021 11:41:53 GMT
The casting of Ariana Grande is what dissuades me from seeing this. I find her singing style deeply unpleasant, and, if that's the sound the director is going for, I am clearly not in the target demographic. Did you listen to the clip posted by Theatre Fan on the previous page? She is aware that different singing styles are required for pop and musicals, and capable of adapting her style to the material. |
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Post by mkb on Nov 11, 2021 11:52:55 GMT
The casting of Ariana Grande is what dissuades me from seeing this. I find her singing style deeply unpleasant, and, if that's the sound the director is going for, I am clearly not in the target demographic. Did you listen to the clip posted by Theatre Fan on the previous page? She is aware that different singing styles are required for pop and musicals, and capable of adapting her style to the material. No I'd missed that. Thanks. Just listened, and, to be honest, I didn't find it particularly reassuring. Also, I disagree that Grande's singing style is "required" for pop, but it is the reason that there is so much unlistenable pop music around. It's instructive to contrast the styles of Lady Gaga and Grande on "Rain on Me", where a great pop song is ruined for me, when the latter comes in. |
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Post by stuartmcd on Nov 18, 2021 17:55:19 GMT
Well I hope they didn’t consider that for too long.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 18, 2021 18:12:38 GMT
What on earth for?
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